Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a packed episode covering hot takes on Sleep Token and the ongoing debate around gatekeeping in metal. We also dive into Katatonia’s newly announced album Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, fan outrage over Iron Maiden’s current setlist, and the reveal of Helloween’s upcoming album. Plus, we preview anticipated post-summer releases from Arjen Lucassen, Amorphis, and Paradise Lost, and discuss why Jon Aldara won’t be touring with Iotunn. We also nerd out over the newly revealed lineup for G.I. Joe’s fictional metal band Cold Slither, and as always, spin a killer playlist to soundtrack the conversation. This episode features tracks from Elvenking, Slow Fall, Opia, Everon, The Haunted, Maestrick and Mercury Tide. Turn it up and Keep it Metal!  Playlist: Elvenking - Gone Epoch - Reader of the Runes (Luna) Slow Fall - Mercury Moon - Blood Eclipse Opia - The Fade - I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep Everon - No Embrace - Shells  The Haunted - death to the crown - songs of last resort Maestrick - Upside Down - Espresso Della Vita: Lunare Mercury Tide - And between Day and Night - Walls of Confusion   Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!